The Rewrite

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «As a young nation the United States was faced with the prospect of gaining a foothold in the world, during a time when European aggression and tensions were running high. During the period from 1775 through 1819, American diplomats were able to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The surrender of General Cornwallis at Yorktown. European problems following the War of 1812. Examples of how European problems led to diplomatic successes for the United States. Louisiana and the United States. Conc...»

On the Education of Edgar

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «"For doubting pleases me no less than knowing." This quote by Dante which Montaigne uses in his essays strikes at the heart of his ideas about education. He believes that the ancient ways of Aristotle, where one learns through the text of learned...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The beginning of the play . Edgar's realization that he is being hunted. The education of Edgar and the final scene. Conclusion....»

The True Horrors "The Prophetic Voice"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «When Steven King releases a new novel it is bound to be one of the scariest works of literature around. King's books, filled with images of deformed dolls and haunted houses, strike fear in the hearts of his readers. King's writing appeals to our...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Kurtz's proclaimation: 'The horror, the horror!' . Can science ultimately triumph over nature?. Shelly's Frankenstein. Conclusion....»

Don Quixote: Chivalry Then and Now

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «"A manifestation of any of these qualities: bravery, courtesy, honor." This is the definition of the world chivalry as found in the dictionary. Though it was first coined during the Medieval Age, the idea still hold true today. One of the greatest...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Don Quixote: A man of considerable wealth. Highlighting key point in the novel through two adventures. Simple courtesy in todays world. Conclusion....»

The AEG Factory in Berlin: Designed by Peter Behrens

Arts & media   |   Architecture   |   Research papers   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the latter half of the 18th and through the 19th century, architecture remained stagnant in design and innovation. There were many great buildings designed during the time, but they all were stuck in the past, usually echoing the Gothic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The modernist movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Looking at the building from the outside. The interior of the building . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Glass House Designed by Philip Johnson New Canaan, CT (1949)

Arts & media   |   Architecture   |   Research papers   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Over fifty years ago, the "Harvard Five" architects descended upon New Canaan, CT to build houses for themselves and their clients. These architects, Marcel Breuer, Landis Gores, John Johansen, Eliot Noyes, and Philip Johnson designed some of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most famous of Johnson's architectural masterpieces. The Glass House: Positive aspects of the modern movement. Conclusion....»

Communication Theory: Broken Down

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Truth is the underlying layer to all human actions. Truth is the deciding factor of integrity (honesty) and it is what we yearn for and seek after like nothing else. Theory, on the other hand, is the outer layer of truth, sort of like the very...»

Synopsis abstract : «The definitions of theory. Purposes of theory. Classical types of theory. Human nature. Four research strategies for understanding theory. Traditional theories within communications. Social psychological. Cybernetic. Rhetorical. Semiotic. Socio...»

Get More Junk!

Social studies   |   Sports   |   School essay   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «We've all been there; the legs feel tired, the heart is pounding and the body's exhaust systems are beginning to shut down- and the workout is just starting to wind down! The question is, how much should you cool down? "Junk miles", as they are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The controversy sorounding 'junk miles'. Junk miles: Workouts that interferes with scheduled speed workouts . Lessing: Being as efficient as possible . The view of the American Heart Association. Reasonable explanation for utilizing...»

Four Generations Analyzed

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «WWII Generation/ The Lost Generation - They were born between 1922 and 1943 (about 52 million people) - 60 and older - They're earliest experiences are with the world war - They're 5% of today's workforce - Most of them are in retirement - a lot...»

Synopsis abstract : «WWII (1922 and 1943). Baby Boomers (1945 to 1965). Generation X (1969 to 1982). Millenials (1982 to 2000). WWII generation/ The lost generation. Baby Boomer. Generation X. Their values/characteristics. What happened in their...»

My-Corp, Inc.: Ethical implications of offshoring from the view of the Financial Manager

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Research papers   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Not long ago, offshoring was uncommon for companies. Today, however, it is becoming a more commonplace practice: as prices for manufacturing rise in the US; shipping these operations overseas becomes more appealing. If we talk about offshoring we...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Advantages of offshoring . The lower overhead that results in reduced prices . Developing the economy of less wealthy nations. Simplicity, asset protection and anonymity. Negative points in offshoring. The closing of manufacturing...»

"The Tigerenten" German Day Care Center

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Market study   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «"A strategy is important, but the process of developing a strategy is even more important" (Turban p. 583). The state of New Hampshire licensed German Day Care Center "The Tigerenten" provides a unique learning environment to children between the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary . Business description . Services/ target market. Market analysis summary. Market plan. Operations plan. Strategy and implementation. Mission statement. Work cited ....»

"The Advantages of the Setting of the Country-House in Detective-Stories"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The author of either a novel or a short story has one main purpose: to dazzle the reader. However, dazzling the reader is a difficult process because we don't all have the same attention spans, or have the same interests, or even enjoy the same...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Isolation as one of the advantages a detective story writer gains. Loyalty and faithfulness to the household . Lucid descriptions and Sir Henry Baskerville's death. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

"Richard Cory's Lost Suicide Letter"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Paul Laurence Dunbar and Edwin Arlington Robinson created "We Wear the Mask" and "Richard Cory" during the literary renaissance after World War I. Society was targeted and critiqued by authors who wanted to describe the "spiritual problems and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Subtle and personal alienation . The different texts about alienation . The subtle emotional estrangement . Conclusion....»

"Gender Bending Androgynous Sexuality in Baz Luhrmann's William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Gender and sexuality are very difficult concepts to define in our post-modern age. To begin with, the term is outdated to fit the social norms of today: attraction lies anywhere and is not confined to 'heterosexual love' between a man and a woman....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Examining the heterosexual aspects of Luhrmann's film. Juliet and feminine chastity. Leonardo DiCaprio's depiction of Romeo as a 'universal attraction'. The Capulet party. Conclusion. Cited sources....»

"The Significance of Comic Irreverence"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Irreverence in comedy has been at the forefront of recent comedic performances. In one television show, 'The Office', depicts supervisor David Brent, performed by Ricky Gervais, as an irreverent 'funny man'. In one episode, while orienting a new...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. 'Irreverence' and bad connotations . The humor in Act two, Scene five . The repeated usage of first person singular . The nurse as a minimal character. Capulet's argument with Juliet over the arranged marriage...»

Anthropological Analysis of an Egalitarian Society (The Lahu people)

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Until recently, according to an innumerable amount of anthropologists and feminists, a gender egalitarian society was simply a utopian ideal (Du, 1-6). It was a concept unattainable to any individual society unless certain concessions were made,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The ideals in a Lahu's life . The idea of dualism in Lahu culture. Intricate ceremony and tradition regarding dyads . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Lab Report on Reflexology

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Reflexes are the body's involuntary responses to various stimuli. They are controlled in large part by the human nervous system which has three main functions: sensory input, integration, and motor output. Sensory input is due to sensory receptors...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Reflexes: The body's involuntary responses . Neurons: The main unit of the nervous system. The whole process of a knee jerk reflex. Results. Calibrating the transducer. Discussion. The final results of our experiment . The existance of...»

Summary and Review of "The Iraqw of Tanzania" and "Hunger and Shame"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Iraqw of Tanzania, by Katherine Snyder, is a detailed ethnographic account of the affects of Maendeleo (progress and development) on the Iraqw people of northern Tanzania, shaped partially by the struggle between the young and the old to capture...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Opinion. Hunger and shame. Conclusion....»

The Effect of Gender Roles on Relationships

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «According to the "Intimate Relationships," gender roles are patterns of behavior that are culturally expected of "normal" men and women. The most common and traditional gender roles imply that men are supposed to be "masculine" and women are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Gender roles. These so called 'masculine' and 'feminine' qualities . Conclusion....»

Ariel's Levels of Consciousness

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «William Shakespeare's extensive investigation into social life in his earlier plays allowed him to instead focus on the more complex topic of human consciousness, which he pursues through magical inhuman characters, in his final play The Tempest. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ariel's superhuman abilities . His weak core self . Prospero's relationship with Ariel . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Ka and Buffer Titrations

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Case study   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «As living things, we are highly sensitive to changes in our environment; this doesn't only mean changes outside our body, but changes from within also. For the cells in our bodies to function properly a certain temperature and pH has to be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Discusion. Works cited....»

ATP Production through Fermentation

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Many people are already indirectly familiar with the processes of fermentation, from the baker to the body builder. The baker, when baking his bread, adds yeasts that produces CO2, which makes the bread rise. Alcohol is also produced during this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Discussion. Work cited....»

Bacterial Transformation

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The process of genetic transformation is an important tool used in biotechnology. It has been used in agriculture to create plants that are resistant to different kinds of conditions. In medicine it is being used to try and create bacteria that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Discussion. Work cited....»

Three Vehicles and Their Resulting Enlightenments in Buddhism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Buddhist path leading toward nirvana is one properly undertaken with the understanding that enlightenment is something coming in degrees, and perhaps without a finite 'ending point.' It is not unlike the mathematical concept of a limit. "The...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Tripartite nature of Buddhist practice. The Hinayana . The Mahayana . The ten stages of bodhisattva practice. The Mahayana's school of Citta-Matra . Hagiography of the adepts. The three yanas . The model of the Sakyamuni Buddha . The...»

Kant, Mill and Protagoras

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «When following the determining factors of morality for either Kant or Mill one would generally arrive to the same conclusion on whether an action is moral or not. Although Kant believes that his method of deriving morality is best, Mill believes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Kant's method for distinguishing what is moral. Mill's belief that morality is derived from intensions. The contrasting views of Kant and Mill. The allusion to the divine figures . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Abortion Debate

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout history there has been an ongoing struggle over abortion. The process of terminating a baby did not sit well with some and thus a debate arose. Advocates of free choice clashed with those who stood by more traditional ideals. Throughout...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The pro choice platform in the debate. The pro life platform and their arguments against abortion. Alternatives to abortion. The contraceptive alternative . Conclusion....»

Monopoly

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   School essay   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company was founded in 1870 by John D. Rockefeller and several of his business associates, including his brother William Rockefeller, Henry Flagler, chemist Samuel Andrews, and a silent partner Stephen V. Harkness. It...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Standard Oil Company's success . Ddisplaying the actions and activities of a monopolistic organization. The Standard Oil Company's business strategies . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Facing an Uphill Battle: Running Fitness

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «When Ana Pichrtova talks about mountain running her eyes light up; she can't disguise the pure joy that these trail treks bring her. "I just love it! I love the trails, I love running- that's it!" Pichrtova exudes. Most elites, like Pichrtova, know...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is mountain running? . The cardiovascular solution . Cross training: Can it get you higher faster?. Taking it beyond just training. Conclusion....»

"Homer Loves Odysseus; Virgil Loves Aeneas - but Aeneas Doesn't Love Dido"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/11/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Influence comes in many forms - religion, music, books, and authors. By experiencing different people's views, we gain a sense of understanding the world through their eyes. We take cues from others, how they think, act and do in the world, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Odysseus: A favorite of the goddess Athena. Juno's plan of causing Dido and Aeneas to fall in love . Conclusion....»

"Jud Crandall: Neighbor, Mentor, Father"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   10/11/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «With experience comes knowledge. Sometimes, the experience might not make sense, and it helps to have a guiding hand. No, this is not the introduction to Chicken Soup for the Soul, but more like an intro for Chicken Soup for the Soulless. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The importance of the first line . Jud's belief that it is fine to bring an animal back to life. Jud's fault at confiding the secret of the burial ground. The resurrected dead . Conclusion....»

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